Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Goa Seals Curlies Restaurant Amid Crackdown
Curlies Restaurant and Bar in Anjuna, North Goa, has been sealed by authorities.
This popular beachfront eatery has been linked to the death of actor and BJP leader Sonali Phogat.
The sealing is part of a wider crackdown by the Goa government to ensure that all establishments in the coastal belt follow the rules.
The authorities, including the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ), police, and local revenue officials, jointly sealed the premises.
The exact reasons for the sealing are not yet officially disclosed, but it follows inspections initiated after a recent fire incident at another restaurant.
Curlies has been under scrutiny for several years, and a portion of the establishment was previously demolished.
The restaurant has been a significant party destination, attracting many visitors.
The sealing marks a significant step by the authorities to enforce regulations and prevent illegal operations in the wake of recent incidents.
Curlies Restaurant and Bar in Anjuna, North Goa, has been sealed by CRZ authorities, police, and local revenue officials.
The sealing is part of a wider crackdown by the Goa government to inspect licencing and operational compliance of establishments in the coastal belt.
The exact grounds for the sealing are yet to be officially disclosed, but it follows inspections initiated after a recent fire incident at another restaurant.
Curlies has been under scrutiny for several years and is linked to the death of actor and BJP leader Sonali Phogat.
The restaurant has been a popular tourist destination and has faced repeated actions by authorities in the past for alleged regulatory violations.
- Who
- Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) authorities, Police, Local Revenue Officials
- What
- Sealing of Curlies Restaurant and Bar
- When
- December 19, 2025
- Where
- Anjuna, North Goa, India
- Why
- Alleged violations of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules and regulatory checks following a recent fire incident
Government Authorities
Restaurant Owners
Compliance with Regulations
Government Authorities
Authorities emphasize the need for strict adherence to Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules and other safety regulations to prevent violations and ensure public safety.
Restaurant Owners
Restaurant owners argue that they have been operating with necessary permits and that the actions taken are disproportionate.
Safety Measures
Government Authorities
Government officials highlight the importance of fire safety and structural stability certificates to prevent incidents like the recent fire at Birch by Romeo Lane.
Restaurant Owners
Restaurant owners claim they have implemented necessary safety measures and that the sealing is an overreaction.
- Restaurant Name
- Curlies Restaurant and Bar
- Location
- Anjuna, North Goa, India
- Sealing Authorities
- Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ), Police, Local Revenue Officials
- Date of Sealing
- December 19, 2025
- Reason for Sealing
- Alleged violations of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules
- Notable Incident
- Linked to the death of actor and BJP leader Sonali Phogat
- Previous Action
- A portion of the establishment was demolished following Phogat's case
- Arrests Related
- Sudhir Sangwan, Sukhwinder Singh, and Edwin Nunes
